Darkling Beetle is a generic term mm and its gold coloured wingscases (elytra) are covered in short hair, as to a lesser extent is its thorax and head. It is common throughout the UK. The larval stage overwinters in damp leaf litter. Picture taken at Bromham Natire Reserve 25th May 2012
Added:
1st Jun 2012 by Diane Earl
Subjects:
Biology, Environmental Science
Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
Geocode: Bromham Nature Reserve
Source: Date of artefact: 25/5/12
Keywords:
Insect beetle
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Darkling beetle (Lagria hirta)
